Animal Adaptations

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What is an example of a body covering?

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Feathers are a type of body covering that help keep birds warm and dry.

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What is it called when animals move to a different location for a season?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals, such as geese flying south for warmer temperatures.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a change in an animal's body that helps it survive, like the bright red color of ladybugs to warn predators.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is something an animal does to survive, like migrating or hibernating.

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What does instinctive behavior mean?

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Instinctive behavior means animals do it automatically without being taught, like a baby bird opening its mouth to be fed.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a physical adaptation that helps animals blend in with their environment to avoid predators.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a behavioral adaptation where animals sleep through the winter to conserve energy.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals?

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Building nests is a behavioral adaptation that helps birds protect their eggs and young.

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What is the purpose of a warning coloration?

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Warning coloration, like that of a poison dart frog, signals to predators that the animal is toxic or unpalatable.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation in mammals?

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Fur is a physical adaptation that helps mammals stay warm in cold environments.